Real Estate
New Walker’s Point Developments Include Special ‘Safety Valve’ Clause
City revises TIF policy to get deal done with New Land.
Feb 20th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Is Demolishing High Life Theatre A Good Idea? Even Consultant Won’t Say
More questions than answers as 'highest and best use committee' starts its work.
Feb 20th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Conversion of Milwaukee’s Third Tallest Building To Get More Public Cash
Subsidy grows as project costs grow. What will city get in return?
Feb 19th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Farewell Francesca’s in Third Ward, As National Retailer Dies
No closing date set, but bright-yellow sign indicates it is imminent.
Feb 18th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
National Retailer Closing Third Ward Store
Upscale chain RH is leaving Wisconsin for a second time.
Feb 18th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Metcalfe Park Program Rescues Foreclosed Homes
Reclaim and Restore program helps neighborhood residents become homeowners.
Feb 17th, 2026 by PrincessSafiya Byers, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
KG Development Forges Ahead on Senior Housing Plan
Turned down by WHEDA, company has new strategy to finance Metcalfe Park project.
Feb 16th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Community Group Files Suit Against Port Washington’s Data Center
Argues that subsidy not needed and tax incremental financing district invalid.
Feb 14th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Cargill Closing Last Milwaukee Meatpacking Plant
Closure of 'protein processing plant' marks the end of an overlooked era in Milwaukee's history.
Feb 13th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Carmen Moving School To King Drive
Move is final piece of breakup with Milwaukee Public Schools.
Feb 13th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Two Milwaukee Affordable Housing Proposals Denied Funding, A Third Goes A Different Route
But several other projects continue to move forward.
Feb 12th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Cafe Will Join Some of Milwaukee’s Buzz-Worthy Restaurants
Room Service and Todd I Believe I Can Fry to gain new neighbor.
Feb 11th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Bill Limits Rent Hikes in Wisconsin Mobile Home Parks
Democrats seek to preserve one of 'last remaining sources of truly affordable housing.'
Feb 11th, 2026 by Addie Costello
Mayor Sidesteps Another Controversial Historic Designation
Property owner objected to designating East Side properties.
Feb 11th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Approves Historic District Over Owner’s Objections
Vote is unanimous. Former church also gets historic designation without opposition.
Feb 10th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
The End of McGovern Senior Center?
Needs $1.9 million in repairs and renovations to address past and future flooding.
Feb 10th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
After Lawsuit Revelations, Housing Authority Expands Executive Search
Both of the prior candidates sued their most recent employer. Local candidate back in mix.
Feb 6th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
New Investor Will Try To Save Atkinson Avenue Building
And, maybe, open an ice cream shop.
Feb 6th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
City Loses Second Developer For Site Near Marquette
But a new student housing complex could be developed nearby.
Feb 5th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Rockwell Confirms It Will Build ‘Factory of the Future’ in New Berlin
Company promises more details during formal approval process.
Feb 5th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
